No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
Summary
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025 This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose. Currently, an individual shall be barred from receiving asylum for only certain types of criminal convictions, such as if the individual is convicted for (1) an aggravated felony, or (2) a particularly serious crime and as a result deemed a danger to the United States.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Mark Harris
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Gill
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Edwards
RRepublican
Co
Josh Brecheen
RRepublican
Co
Keith Self
RRepublican
Co
Marlin A. Stutzman
RRepublican
Co
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
Co
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
RRepublican
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